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R3 BOR

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145 mi
Last recorded145 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 BOR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 145 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 May 2011 70,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front sill/wheel arch corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play in wiper linkage

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,059 miles

front inner arches weak at lower rear sections

n/s/f indicator fading

rear end of front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear sub-frame corroding

slight blow on rear exhaust

slight play n/s upper and o/s lower ball joints

Fail 7 May 2009 65,731 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front inner archs starting to get weak at lower rear sections

n/s/f indicator starting to fade

rear end front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear sub-frame starting to corrode

slight blow on rear exhaust

very slight play n/s upper and o/s lower ball joints

wiper switch wobbly

Pass 7 May 2009 65,731 miles

front inner archs starting to get weak at lower rear sections

n/s/f indicator starting to fade

rear end front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear sub-frame starting to corrode

slight blow on rear exhaust

very slight play n/s upper and o/s lower ball joints

wiper switch wobbly

Pass 1 May 2008 62,798 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 62,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 59,152 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 59,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 58,999 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear suspension partly seized.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 54,728 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 54,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 54,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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R3 BOR is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R3 BOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R3 BOR is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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